7% Larger U.S. Pea Harvest
WASHINGTON Nov 10/14 - SNS -- Field pea production in the United States is up 7% from last year at 16.7 million cwt (100 pound units) or 756,418 metric tons (MT), according to the latest USDA crop production estimates.
Planted area, at 935,000 acres, and harvested area, at 896,500 acres, increased by 9% and 12%, respectively. If realized, both planted and harvested acreage will be at record levels. Average yield is expected to be 1,860 pounds per acre, down 100 pounds from 2013.
In Montana, planting was essentially finished by early-June, about the same as a year ago. Harvest began in late-July and was finishing up by mid-September. The crop was rated mostly fair to good throughout the season. In North Dakota, planting was wrapped up by mid-June, ahead of last year and the 5-year average. Harvest began in mid-August and was 95% complete by September 21.
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